US Bridges

ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek

FairPosted for load

Montgomery County, Pennsylvania · .5 MI NE PA-29 2805-D9 · Structure no. 000000000028109

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2014 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesST Pauls Church RD
CrossesMacoby Creek
Location.5 MI NE PA-29 2805-D9
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.38462, -75.47861
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2014)
Projected traffic400 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$413,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns ST Pauls Church RD over Macoby Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.